Taiwanese Journalist Fausto Chou Analyzed of 2024 Taiwan Elections and Future Geopolitical Dynamics

The 2024 Taiwan presidential and legislative elections concluded last night. At 3:20 AM today, I participated in a recording for Alhurra, delving into the future situations involving Taiwan, the United States, and China.

Firstly, I expressed gratitude for the U.S. government's congratulatory messages on Taiwan 's election results. However, I pointed out that the U.S. is only willing to maintain unofficial relations with the Republic of China 🇹🇼 or Taiwan, treating it like any other entity in its "marriage" with Communist China 🇨🇳 .

Before this election, a meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Blinken and Liu Jianchao, Head of the International Department of the Chinese Communist Party, set the stage for Taiwan's involvement in Sino-U.S. diplomatic relations. I believe Taiwan should serve as a bridge for communication between China and the U.S., rather than becoming a conflict zone.

During the program, I emphasized President-elect Lai Ching-te's commitment to the ROC Constitution, signifying that mainland China is part of Taiwan, maintaining the status quo. Lai Ching-te did not promise Taiwan's independence or the establishment of the Republic of Taiwan. It's crucial to acknowledge the fact that the Republic of China has persisted in Taiwan since 1949. Taiwan is not a part of the People's Republic of China. Today, the people of Taiwan are electing the 16th President and Vice President of the Republic of China.

Furthermore, I highlighted that the majority of Taiwanese voters in this election were more concerned about domestic issues, such as economic problems and energy matters, rather than cross-strait and diplomatic relations.